South Boston season finale preview

(South Boston, VA) A record 43 cars showed up for open practice Saturday
November 8 at Big Daddy's South Boston Speedway in preparation for the
season finale, the Bailey's 300 Hometown Challenge presented by Virginia
is for Lovers on November 15,...

(South Boston, VA) A record 43 cars showed up for open practice Saturday
November 8 at Big Daddy's South Boston Speedway in preparation for the
season finale, the Bailey's 300 Hometown Challenge presented by Virginia
is for Lovers on November 15, 2003. The Bailey's 300 is the crowning
glory of the 2003 late model season that not only boasts one of the
richest paydays for NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series with a posted purse of
over $61,000, but will also have national TV coverage. Speed Channel will
air the race on Saturday December 27 at 9:00 p.m. and then again on
Saturday December 29 at 1:00 p.m.

Over 50 entries have already been accepted for what is considered the
Daytona 500 of short tracks and more are coming in daily. "We are
happily processing more entries everyday", says Track GM Cathy Rice.
"Car count has been a concern for all tracks this year and we are
pleased that we have had a strong entry list so far. We expect that
number to increase over the next week leading up to raceday. Strong
competition has always been a part of the year-ending Bailey's 300."

NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series National Champion, Mark McFarland is scheduled
to compete. McFarland will pull "double duty" that weekend, making his
debut in the Craftsman Truck Race at Homestead Speedway in Florida on
Friday November 14 and the Bailey's 300 on Saturday November 15.
McFarland will have someone else qualify his late model car on Friday
then fly in on Saturday to resume control of the wheel.

On-track action starts on Friday, November 14 with gates opening at 12
Noon for two hours of practice followed by qualifying at 3:30 pm.
Admission on Friday is only $5 for adults 16 years and older, children 15
and under will be admitted free.

On Saturday, November 15, grandstand gates open at 10:00 am with
qualifying races beginning at 12 noon and a "last chance" race set for
1:30 pm The debut of the Ford Focus Midgets main event is scheduled for
2:15 pm. The Bailey's 300 will begin at 3:00 pm. Admission for
Saturday is $20 for Adult General Admission, $30 for Reserved Seats, $10
for youth 10-15 and children nine and under is as always, free. A $15
Backstretch ticket will also be available on raceday only.

For tickets and more information contact the speedway at 1-877-440-1540
or by logging on to www.southbostonspeedway.com